Frank Lampard deserves the chance to keep Everton up – because he's done it once and I believe he'll do it again.
But I fear he'll have to plot another route to safety in front of the most critical audience in the country at Goodison Park. If the going is good, or when unity of purpose is essential, Everton fans are a fantastic, passionate crowd.
When Lampard's side pulled off a great escape last season, the atmosphere at vital home wins against Chelsea, Manchester United and Crystal Palace was unbelievable. But it's 28 years since Everton won a trophy, and that yearning for the good times to return sometimes flips into anxiety and criticism.
